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From the Editor
Dear friends and partners,
It is evident that we are all adapting to a new way of life as most of us have experienced significant changes in our day-to-day routines, both personally and professionally, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because this kind of unexpected transition can be tough, it is important that we all work together to support one another through the uncertainty. During these perilous times, Prosperity Now has remained committed to our advocates and partners throughout the field by providing continuous resources that will assist them in weathering this crisis. Our teams have conducted listening sessions, and organized webinars that have all been dedicated to guiding rapid response for individuals and programs serving low- and moderate-income families.
As we move into the spring, we plan to continue our efforts to fill gaps within the field that were caused by the unprecedented health crisis across the nation. Just last week, we released a new Scorecard brief that describes a tale of two kinds of communities – one that will be greatly impacted by COVID-19, but stands to recover; and one that will face economic devastation if we don’t take immediate policy action. We’ve also been sure to keep you updated about the latest regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the effects of COVID-19 on consumer protections; general COVID-19 resources from across the field; and much more.
Take a look at our newsletter to gain more insight about our COVID-19 response; to hear from our teams around Financial Capability Month and Fair Housing Month; and to get caught up on two insightful reports from our Racial Wealth Divide Initiative (RWDI) around the experiences of leaders of color in the philanthropy field.
Wishing you all good health and prosperity,
Kristin Lawton
Senior Director, Communications
Featured Resource
The Unequal Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Households' Financial Stability
The Unequal Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Households' Financial Stability
Who is more likely to be impacted by this national pandemic, and why? This new Scorecard brief discusses the disproportionate effects that COVID-19 will have on the finances of families and individuals who were facing economic uncertainty even before the virus began to take aim at the U.S. economy.
Policy Interventions in the Face of a Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved, it may have become difficult for some people to keep up with all the information. Take a look at a few resources that we have that puts much of this information into prospective.
- Three Things Prosperity Now Wants You to Know About the CARES Act
- COVID-19 and Consumer Protections: What the Federal Government Should be Doing to Support Working Families
- Understanding What the Small Business Administration Is Offering to Help Businesses and Non-Profits Weather the COVID-19 Crisis
- Prosperity Now President and CEO Gary L. Cunningham Joins Key Legislators in Support of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Why We Should Consider Housing a Crucial Part of Healthcare
Fair Housing Month means that it’s time for us to showcase, in detail, the importance of housing on our general health. Take a look at this article that explains why housing should be considered the nucleus of healthcare in the U.S.
Exploring Barriers to Building Financial Capability
We’re featuring a three-part blog series to celebrate Financial Capability Month. We kicked it off last week by discussing the barriers that keep many low- and moderate-income families from reaching financial security.
Leaders of Color in Philanthropy: Exploring Their Challenges and Meeting Their Needs
Our Racial Wealth Divide Initiative (RWDI) surveyed multiple nonprofit leaders of color about their experiences in philanthropy. These new reports analyze the results alongside insightful stories told by some of our partners regarding challenges they face within their day-to-day work. Read these reports in full below.
In Case You Missed It: General COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Do you have resources you’d like to see added to our page linked above? Are there resources you need, but haven’t been able to find? Send us an e-mail!
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